Zipping a file means compressing of the files so that the files take lesser space on hard drive and share them effortlessly with others. Zipping of the files is very easy in Windows 10 and it can be performed directly in File Explorer which means there is non eed to install the 3rd party tools. In order to zip the files you need to open the File Explorer and after that you are required to select the files and then use either Send To Menu or Ribbon Menu. You can also learn about Syncing Your Settings in Windows 10.

Zipping Files by Using Send To Menu:

For zipping the files by using Send To menu you are required to follow these simple steps.

First of all you are required to select the files and folders which you need to compress. If you are looking for zipping more than one file or folder then you can use two different methods which includes seleting consecutive files by holding down Shift key and 2nd one is selecting random or non-consecutive items by holding down Ctrl key.

In the next step you need to right click on file/folder.

After that a drop down menu will appear. Now from here you need to select/click Send To and then Compressed folder.

In the next step you need to name a ZIP file and for that you are required enter the name which you need for the zipped file. Press Enter for accepting the suggested filename.

Zipping One or More Files with Ribbon Menu.

Files can also be zipped from the ribbon menu of Windows 10 and for that you need to follow these simple steps.

1st of all you need to select the file or folder which you need to compress or zip.

In the File Explorer you are required to navigate to the Share tab.

From the Share tab you are required to click on the Zip button.

With these simple steps your desired files and folders will be compressed.

Windows Operating System is the most widely used operating system all around the globe. The popularity of this operating system is because of its ease of use and user friendly environment. Microsoft is developing the Windows OS for more than 30 years and since its 1st release many versions have been developed and the latest one of them is Windows 10. Developers have put loads of efforts for developing this operating system and the final product is very imposing one with improved security and stability. Windows 10 has come up in many imposing features and options and one of them is synced setting option. Windows 10 allows its users to keep the system preferences in order and harmony. With this options you will save much of your valuable time which would have been spent otherwise in repetitive work of entering the theme customization and browser options. For syncing the Settings in Windows 10 you are required to have a Microsoft account.You can also learn about Increasing Your Privacy in Microsoft Edge. If you have already have a Microsoft Account just follow these simple steps for syncing the settings.

1st of all you are required to click on the Start Button.

Now in the next step click on the Settings icon.

Now you need to click Accounts.

In the next step you need to click Sign in with a Microsoft account and after that enter the information related to your account.

In the next step you will see a new window where you will notice Sync your settings option at the bottom, you need to click it.

Now you need to Turn ON the switch located next to Sync Settings.

You can disable any of the individual settings if you want certain things not to be sync.

Microsoft Edge is a web browser which has enhanced the browsing experience the to a great degree. Edge browser has emphasized greatly on the security and privacy of the user and with few steps you can experience more locked-down experience. You can also learn about Blocking Pop-ups and Setting Aside Tabs in Edge Browser. For increasing the privacy in Edge browser you need to follow these simple steps.

1st of all you are required to open the Edge browser and then click the Ellipsis menu (three dots on the left hand side.)

Now you need to select Settings.

In the next step you are required to disable the Sync your favorites and reading list option. This will keep the favorites on your local PC without sending them to Microsoft’s servers.

Now you need to select View advanced settings.

In the next step you are required to toggle OFF the Use Adobe Flash Player.

Now you need to scroll down and toggle OFF offer to save passwords and Save from entries. Both these options will connect with Microsoft servers and will put password and personal information in the cloud.

Npw toggle ON the option for Send Do Not Track requests. This option is supposed to protect you from being tracked on the web but in reality only few websites actually honor the request.

Now disable both Have Cortana assist me in Microsoft Edge and Show search and site suggestions as I type.

Select a cookie setting which is the most secure option to block all cookies but this will make the web nearly unusable. Instead you need to try to block 3rd party cookies for good compromise between the security and usability.